Hiring Bloggers
Even though I am a freelance writer, I do not have much experience with hiring others to work for me in this capacity. In the past I have hired programmers and designers, but it is not often that I look for other writers or bloggers. After all, if I have a job that needs done I will usually find a way to complete the task on my own.
I have found myself at a point where I am interested in hiring bloggers to help with some of my workload. Over the next few months I plan on starting quite a few new blogs, and with my current work, getting outside help is going to be essential.
There are several things I am going to look for when hiring bloggers. Three of the most important details are listed below.
1. Ideally, I would like to hire bloggers who have some prior knowledge of the topic they will be writing about. While researching online is fine, finding bloggers with a passion for the subject matter would be great.
2. I need bloggers who can devote enough time each day to writing for their given blog. This should not be much of a problem because I will only be asking for five posts per week of somewhere between 400 and 600 words.
3. Payment is the final detail that I will discuss with bloggers who I am hoping to hire. This is a touchy subject because I want to pay a reasonable rate, but at the same time, I need to keep my expenses under control in the early stages of each blog. I will probably offer several payment options to each blogger, and then see where things go from there.
Now for the fun stuff. If you are interested in helping out as a blogger, send me a quick email with some information about your experience, favorite topics, and how much you would charge per post. Hopefully I will be able to find several qualified candidates so that I do not have to write all the content on my own. After all, I do need to sleep from time to time!
September 18th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Hello! Could you send me some more information regarding what types of blogs you’re looking to start? I can write about insurance, martial arts, massage therapy and related bodywork arts, etc. Thanks! Deborah
September 18th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
good luck with finding blogger and with your new blogs Chris
September 18th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
This opportunity intrigues me, and I’m also interested to know what particular subjects these new blogs will cover
September 19th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Hey guys and gals! I have been in touch with everybody, I believe. If not, send me a quick note!
September 19th, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Hey! I haven’t heard from you!
I’m putting a different email address on my reply this time…please get in touch with me. Thanks! Deborah
September 19th, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Chris, I would normally pounce on an opportunity like this. However, I find myself sometimes struggling to keep up with my day job, family, grad school, and blog. If you would, please keep me in mind for perhaps some future piece work. Aside from the niche served by my current blog, I’m highly interested in other subjects as well.
September 19th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Here is something funny. I see that you are 25. I am also 25. It is nice being able to rent a car huh?
September 20th, 2007 at 1:18 am
Count me in the with the folks requesting info on the blog topics! Thanks!
September 20th, 2007 at 11:20 am
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September 20th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
I too would like some info on the topics, etc.
Thanks!
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:20 pm
I’d be interested in this opportunity, if you still have spots available!